The map below shows majority race by area in Blount County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Blount County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Blount County overall is white, making up 87.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.3%. There are more white people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Blount County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.1% |
Hispanic |
8.3% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Blount County, AL Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.1% |
Hispanic |
8.3% |
Black |
1.5% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Blount County, AL
The map below shows diversity in Blount County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Blount County Diversity Score
36
With a diversity score of 36 out of 100, Blount County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Blount County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Blount County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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